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What is the ruling on the divorce of one suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (waswās) in matters of divorce?

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Divorce issued by someone afflicted with obsessive-compulsive disorder (waswasah) due to this waswasah is not valid. Whoever is afflicted with waswasah should disregard it, seek Allah Almighty's help, and make abundant supplications to be rid of it.

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